Famous Hindu Temples in World

Famous Hindu Temples in World

There are many famous Hindu temple in India as well outside India, many people in the world worship in temples, which are architecturally diverse as the religions are different from each other. Temples have been built since ages and many new ones open their doors every year.

Hindu temples are known by different names in different parts of the world. Hinduism is the oldest religion of the world and probably only polytheistic religion which has millions of followers worldwide. Although Hinduism is mainly practiced in India, there are thousands of people outside India who follow Hinduism. Hinduism in South-East Asian nations was spread by the traders and travelers from India.

There are many temples and religious sites which were once associated with Hinduism and now are Buddhist monastery. Today Hinduism is not a major religion outside India and Nepal but still there are many Hindu temples outside India and dedicated to Hinduism.

Hinduism is the world’s third most popular religion, with around 750 million followers. The religion of Hinduism originated in Northern India, near the river Indus, about 4000 years ago and is the world’s oldest existing religion.

Hinduism is practiced by more than 80% of India’s population. Hindu dharma was one of the oldest and third largest religions in the world. It was formerly known as Sanatana dharma. The 95 percent of the Hindu population lives in India. Like all religions the primary goal of the Hindu religion is also peace and enlightenment. The decoration and carvings on the wall of temples and also the architectural styles will bring a high positive energy